Deuteronomy 32:4

Translations

Modern

He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

Traditional

He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

Literal

The Rock—perfect His work is, for all His ways are just; a God of truth and without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

Latin

Dei perfecta sunt opera, et omnes viæ ejus judicia: Deus fidelis, et absque ulla iniquitate, justus et rectus.

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Hebrew

English

He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

Notes

Deuteronomy 32:4

the Rock: This metaphor represents the Lord as strong, stable, and reliable. God is more than capable of providing righteousness and justice (see 32:15, 18, 30; Habakkuk 1:12).

Deuteronomy 31:30–32:47

In ancient times, vows from both parties secured a treaty between individuals or nations. Israel's promise was in a song of witness that Moses composed under divine inspiration (31:19–22).

Israel probably sang the song during a regular covenant-renewal ceremony (31:21). They invoked upon themselves the covenant's judgments and reminded themselves of its promises.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Ancient Law Codes God’s Instructions God’s Justice Music in Ancient Israel

Related verses

Psalm 18:30–31
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 92:15
…to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.”
Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
2 Samuel 22:31–32
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
Revelation 15:3–4
…and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
Deuteronomy 32:30–31
How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up?
Matthew 5:48
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
1 Corinthians 10:4
…and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.
2 Samuel 22:2–3
He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.
Psalm 100:5
For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.

Parallels

Revelation 15:1–4

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Gratitude Righteousness Song of Moses

Topics

Awesome God Death: Scenes of Death of Moses God is Declared to Be: Just God: Faithfulness of God: Holiness of God: Judge, and his Justice God: Perfection of God: Truth God: Works of Instruction in Religion Psalms: Didactic Songs Composed by Moses, Celebrating the Providence, Righteousness Rock: A Name of God The Justice of God is a Part of his Character The Truth of God is One of his Attributes Truth of God is One of his Attributes Truth: God is a God of Truth: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Who God Is

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